I have been to a pizza place in my area that sells THICK PIZZA (Only ones that do) -- No inside seating yet... Ya gotta order and leave......

And I have also been a couple times to a chinese buffet in my area.... I get the same thing I always get at it....

1) Mac and cheese
2) Pizza
3) Sweet and sour chicken

The lunch price is pretty good.. About $9 each or so..... (Dinner is almost 20!!!)


Not worth for me to go there for dinner as I dont eat anything but those three things! (Sometimes I have white rice also)


What restaurants have you guys been to lately??

I haven't been to a nice restaurant in almost a year. These days I order a lot of take out food. Most of the restaurants here are either closed or you can't dine inside.

I have not been inside any restaurant since March, when the Covid pandemic seriously broke out. However, we have ordered take-out from some places in the past 4+ months.

Haven't been to a restaurant since March 17th-the day my SIL flew in-we ate at the airport just about an hour or so before the governor closed all the restaurants. We knew it would be the last time for a long time-and we were their last customers.

We have had take-out. There is a local Chinese place that we had a couple of days ago. We also get take-out from a local deli and rarely do we get take-out from a local pizza place.

I do miss going out to eat.


Cat

I didnt go out to eat for years because I couldnt stand the blandness!! (Hardily any flavour) -- Then I started having stomach/digestive problems and I read on city-data how GMO food can make people sick so I went 100% organic.... In the last few months I have started eating SOME STUFF that didnt both me before I went organic.... Im still careful though,there are a list of things I do not want!!

Aspartame,MSG,carregeen,sucralose just to name a few.....


Anyway: I went to the chinese buffet again today :)

The pizza was hard and not that good so I just had some mac and cheese and sweet and sour chicken........ (I wanted more mac and cheese but it was gone and by the time they refilled it I wasnt hungry anymore)

We sadly didnt make the lunch price today! -- Total bill for both of us was 29 something.... (Maybe a little higher I dont remember)

I have not been inside any restaurant since March, when the Covid pandemic seriously broke out. However, we have ordered take-out from some places in the past 4+ months.


Same here, haven't been to a restaurant since this pandemic started.

Same here, haven't been to a restaurant since this pandemic started.

Some places are not even accepting dine-in because of that, for the safety of others.

I have only been in Subway to pick up lunch last weekend. They only had the option to take away.

We are planning on going to a local burger/pizza place as we can sit outside in their new garden

Yesterday, we purchased food from McDonalds by a Drive-Thu, and we ate at home. The established was not open for customers to eat within.

We went to a pub in the Peak District for lunch yesterday. Hand sanitiser as you walk in, leave your contact details, full table service and in general staff were careful around keeping their distance and not touching glasses/cutlery etc.

We went to a pub in the Peak District for lunch yesterday. Hand sanitiser as you walk in, leave your contact details, full table service and in general staff were careful around keeping their distance and not touching glasses/cutlery etc.
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Out of interest. when leaving your contact details, was the info given to a person at the door, or just fill out a sheet of paper on entry?

For I heard one restaurant had two Minnie Mouses' and a B Obama on the list?

Yesterday I went to the Buffet again :)

No Pizza on the bar this time so I only had sweet and sour chicken and mac and cheese..... They dont ever fill the bins much!!!!! -- I can only get a little bit of mac and cheese and its gone!!!!! (Usually by the time they refill it Im not hungry anymore :()

I had a piece of BBQ Chicken also........ I didnt realise they had BBQ Chicken and BBQ ribs on the lunch buffet (I thought those were dinner items) I dont usually get them anyway,I get the same stuff I always get........


I wonder why they want peoples contact info Karen?? -- Quite strange..... I wouldnt put mine down (Not my real info),who knows what they do with it!!

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Out of interest. when leaving your contact details, was the info given to a person at the door, or just fill out a sheet of paper on entry?




It was just a sheet of paper. They also had our details as we had booked online beforehand. I don’t think you could just walk in.


I wonder why they want peoples contact info Karen?? -- Quite strange..... I wouldnt put mine down (Not my real info),who knows what they do with it!!


All restaurants and pubs are require to take your contact details now. If you test positive for Covid you are supposed to contact the restaurant and they can then tell everyone else who was there at the same time. They can also tell you if a member of staff develops symptoms. They are not allowed to pass on your details to another company anyway, but I think that writing it down on a bit of paper (just name and number) is safer than giving it them electronically

It was just a sheet of paper. They also had our details as we had booked online beforehand. I don’t think you could just walk in.

Thank you.

...and in August there will be those discounted meals.

Thank you.

...and in August there will be those discounted meals.


Yes, we are looking for somewhere local for a mid-week meal soon.

Yes, we are looking for somewhere local for a mid-week meal soon.
I will not be taking any advantage of it, for I am feeling different after our visit to a furniture store over the weekend.

On Thursday we went to the buffet again :)

I had a big plate of mac and cheese and sweet and sour chicken and Pizza (It was better this time then the last 2 times)

I also had a small BBQ RIB piece which was excellent!


We just barely made Lunch price I think.... We got there @ 2:40 and didnt get our bill until after 3!! (The price changes to dinner @ 3pm)

On Thursday we went to the buffet again :)

I had a big plate of mac and cheese and sweet and sour chicken and Pizza (It was better this time then the last 2 times)

I also had a small BBQ RIB piece which was excellent!


We just barely made Lunch price I think.... We got there @ 2:40 and didnt get our bill until after 3!! (The price changes to dinner @ 3pm)


That's all very nice... However, in my neck of the woods, buffet style eateries are closing long term due to the virus concerns. Some places that offer a buffet are discontinuing it for the time being as well.

That's all very nice... However, in my neck of the woods, buffet style eateries are closing long term due to the virus concerns. Some places that offer a buffet are discontinuing it for the time being as well.


Yes, I don’t think I would go to a buffet at the moment. Even if you are careful with your own hygiene you don’t know what the other people are like. They would not be allowed in the U.K. at the moment anyway as everywhere has to have table service.

I have ventured to maybe one or two restaurants in the past few months, but only for takeout.

I wasn’t much of a restaurant person even before the pandemic. Once in awhile I’ll take out a cheese bread from Little Caesers and nibble on it when I can at home.

A little later, Our Family and a family friend we'll be heading to a restaurant for dinner, god knows how long it's been since we been to one.

This Sunday, Mother's Day...we will actually be going out to a restaurant!!!

That's right, people who've received both vaccinations in my part of California will be allowed to dine in restaurants, of course at a social distance from other patrons. I'm assuming every other table will be closed off.

Are they still doing temperature checks in restaurants, We had ours checked yesterday before entering.

Are they still doing temperature checks in restaurants, We had ours checked yesterday before entering.

We'll find out tomorrow when we go.

However, I went into a bank this morning and they didn't do a temp check. We just had to wear our facemasks and do social-distancing.

We went to a restaurant first time in a while tonite.  It was fun being out!  The restaurant was our second choice as the first one we went to proclaimed we'd have an hour wait sans reservation.  (We suspect a lot of people were celebrating Mother's Day a day early.)  But we were pleased to dine where we did.

There were no temperature checks, and they were using all of the tables.  (It's possible the tables in the center were spread out, but they were using all the booths.)  The main changes were, the staff was all masked, and the tables were mostly clear (of the usual ketchup bottles, etc.)  As we're both fully vaccinated now, we were able to relax. 

We ate at a German food restaurant.  Delightful place; we'd been there before but it had been a few years.  The food was tasty, as before.  They even had a little entertainment (that restaurant often does).  Mostly "polka band" music and the like which is what they feature.  And there were plenty of people, some even danced.  One or two large parties were there.  We stuffed ourselves and left with some tasty leftovers.  Nice outing all around.

We went to a restaurant first time in a while tonite.  It was fun being out!  The restaurant was our second choice as the first one we went to proclaimed we'd have an hour wait sans reservation.  (We suspect a lot of people were celebrating Mother's Day a day early.)  But we were pleased to dine where we did.

There were no temperature checks, and they were using all of the tables.  (It's possible the tables in the center were spread out, but they were using all the booths.)  The main changes were, the staff was all masked, and the tables were mostly clear (of the usual ketchup bottles, etc.)  As we're both fully vaccinated now, we were able to relax. 

We ate at a German food restaurant.  Delightful place; we'd been there before but it had been a few years.  The food was tasty, as before.  They even had a little entertainment (that restaurant often does).  Mostly "polka band" music and the like which is what they feature.  And there were plenty of people, some even danced.  One or two large parties were there.  We stuffed ourselves and left with some tasty leftovers.  Nice outing all around.

What did you have to eat?

We'll find out tomorrow when we go.

However, I went into a bank this morning and they didn't do a temp check. We just had to wear our facemasks and do social-distancing.


No temp check at the restaurant today. (I wasn't expecting one.) Just a cordial greeting at the door by the person at the reception lectern/desk/whatever you wanna call it.

And we enjoyed our food. :) (For the record, it was at a local family-owned Italian eatery that we've enjoyed for the past 20 years.)

No temp check at the restaurant today. (I wasn't expecting one.) Just a cordial greeting at the door by the person at the reception lectern/desk/whatever you wanna call it.

And we enjoyed our food. :) (For the record, it was at a local family-owned Italian eatery that we've enjoyed for the past 20 years.)
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Last week, on Bank Holiday Monday, towards the end of the day we went to an Italian restaurant, but due to the current restrictions only eating outside or takeaway is allowed. The weather was bitterly cold with a nasty wind, so we took away our pizza and ate it the car before driving home.

We've been going to mostly family style restaurants that opened back up last June. These were places we always went to  before everything closed down last April/May. One time inside a Culver's but the food was not up to par so we haven't gone back. Most fast food places by me are drive thru or pick up only so I'm not giving them my business. We've eaten at a few casinos and did both sit down and buffet. For the buffet one place brought the food to you and another had staff serving it for you.

This Sunday, Mother's Day...we will actually be going out to a restaurant!!!

That's right, people who've received both vaccinations in my part of California will be allowed to dine in restaurants, of course at a social distance from other patrons. I'm assuming every other table will be closed off.

Last night we went to this same restaurant for dinner. O0

I was amazed at how many other people were present! (Hopefully they were all fully vaccinated.)

Me and a frriend went to Boston Market on Monday :)

I had my usual plate of mac and cheese and corn,large Drink (Coke)

Me and a frriend went to Boston Market on Monday :)

I had my usual plate of mac and cheese and corn,large Drink (Coke)

You didn't have the chicken?

No not usually..... Sometimes I do :)

Restaurants are closed here for the time being due to a lockdown, but I did just get takeout from A&W

No not usually..... Sometimes I do :)

Our Family will order Boston Market once in a while.

Some of the restaurants we go to (family style) are not requiring masks worn when entering/leaving. The staff are all still wearing them.  Went to a few stores in the last couple of days where you didn't have to wear one. That was nice. I work in a hospital so I still have to wear one there. I'm vaccinated so if I don't have to wear one; I won't.

Even with restaurants re-opened in the UK, will are still taking take-aways.

Even with restaurants re-opened in the UK, will are still taking take-aways.

Our Family order in the food.

My parents and I went to a Mexican eatery with a couple friends of ours this afternoon for a meal. This was to celebrate the fact that I'm officially full time in my work now. :)

My parents and I went to a Mexican eatery with a couple friends of ours this afternoon for a meal. This was to celebrate the fact that I'm officially full time in my work now. :)

That's wonderful. O0

Golden Corral

They all closed here sadly (Golden Carrols)

On monday I went to Mcdonalds and had 20 Nuggets and a large Coke :)

Golden Corral

They all closed here sadly (Golden Carrols)



Yeah...in many parts of the U.S., buffet-style places have been closing for the past year due to Covid. :(

There's a Golden Corral near where I live, but I don't know if it's actually doing any business (or even open to partial capacity), but I know that its signage is still intact. And I might have seen a banner on it, indicating that it plans to reopen.

On friday I went to Mcdonalds and got 20 nuggets and a large Coke :)

On friday I went to Mcdonalds and got 20 nuggets and a large Coke :)

And dipping sauce?

Yup 6 sweet and sour :) (I bring back the ones I dont use as they are expensive for them)

Last night my parents and I ate at a Brazilian restaurant, Moqueca, for the first time. We decided to try something new.

We enjoyed the food we had!

I last ate at Mcdonalds and had 20 Nuggets..

I been to the diner with my good friend and we had lunch together.

I haven't been inside a restaurant in what seems like ages! For me it's either Grubhub, Doordash, or cook a meal at home.

I went to one with my parents last night (Sunday) for my birthday.

I haven't been inside a restaurant in what seems like ages!
The same for me.

Last night my parents and I ate at a Brazilian restaurant, Moqueca, for the first time. We decided to try something new.

We enjoyed the food we had!

And now, one week later, we decided to order some food from there for takeout, and bring it home. (Rather than dine in, which we will do again at some point.)

None within the past 30 days.

On friday I went to Mcdonalds....

20 Nuggets and a large Coke.....

On friday I went to Mcdonalds....

20 Nuggets and a large Coke.....

Did they have a mask mandate?

Yea it says "PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR A MASK INSIDE" but I dont and havent ever..... (Hardily anyone else did either that day)

Yea it says "PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR A MASK INSIDE" but I dont and havent ever..... (Hardily anyone else did either that day)



They said in the news that a person needs to bring in their vaccination card in order to eat in a restaurant after September 13.

They said in the news that a person needs to bring in their vaccination card in order to eat in a restaurant after September 13.

Some municipalities are doing it right now.

In fact, I heard on the news this morning that West Hollywood, CA (a suburb of L.A.) is implementing it today.

Still, no restaurants for me. I've been making meals at home.

Still, no restaurants for me. I've been making meals at home.

Same with me. I mean, we did actually go to a few once we all got fully vaccinated (late May through mid-July), but then new cases were sprouting up again.

Still, no restaurants for me. I've been making meals at home.

What do you make sometimes?

A couple weekends ago, I went with my parents to a ristorante in Westlake Village to celebrate my mom's birthday.

My Friend And I have been going to our restaurant for a light dinner.

For the next few weeks I will be avoiding restaurants.

For the next few weeks I will be avoiding restaurants.

I have not been going to any lately either. However, we did order takeout from one place not too long ago.

I went to one with my family tonight! We ordered and ate a fish dinner.

My Family And I went to a restaurant for My Birthday and I ordered a delicious Eggplant Parmigiana with spaghetti on the side.

I go to as many as I can.  :D

I went to one today, but it was to get takeout food.

I went to one today, but it was to get takeout food.

I also did so on one occasion last month.

Over the last few months I have been to two independent restaurants, and plan to go to more. We arrange to go on special family occasions.

None since my last post on this thread, but I do have tentative plans to go to one next weekend.

With half term coming up for schools, no doubt we will trying out some new restaurants.

None since my last post on this thread, but I do have tentative plans to go to one next weekend.

And tonight I visited one - Wood Ranch - with some friends that I hadn't seen in-person since pre-pandemic.

Tonight I went to Chucks Steakhouse in Santa Barbara with my parents to help them celebrate their anniversary.

Today: Lure, a seafood restaurant. We tried the outdoor dining and it worked out quite nicely.

Boil City.

It's a seafood restaurant. I had the popcorn shrimp and fried rice. Pretty good.

I’ll be eating at the Cracker Barrel tonight. Never been there previously, but I’ve read the menu online to see what might interest me from there.

I’ll be eating at the Cracker Barrel tonight. Never been there previously, but I’ve read the menu online to see what might interest me from there.

I ended up ordering a chicken pot pie. It was yummy. :D

I was there with a few friends I hadn’t seen since pre-pandemic. We had a great time!

Mostly fast food. But every other week or so we got to Carlos ‘O Kelly’s Mexican restaurant. And it was last Monday when we went last.

Mostly fast food. But every other week or so we got to Carlos ‘O Kelly’s Mexican restaurant. And it was last Monday when we went last.

Sounds delicious! I have eaten from a local sitdown Mexican eatery recently, but only for takeout. I had a burrito filled with vegetables; it was really good.

Sounds delicious! I have eaten from a local sitdown Mexican eatery recently, but only for takeout. I had a burrito filled with vegetables; it was really good.

They have great food! My main choice though is a beef taco salad. And their chips & salsa are out of this world!

McDonald’s

We all went to a Chinese restaurant, the price was reasonable, with plenty on the plate.

Does the food from quick trip’s kitchen count? Lol

Yesterday I ate at an eatery in the Ventura Harbor Village: Brophy Bros. It’s a seafood place. I ate a salmon salad.

Millard Filmore's tavern for lunch.

McDonalds

I haven't even been to any fast food places lately.

Wait a minute, that is wrong. Yesterday I went to one to pick up some takeout food, but I did not eat there.

Yesterday My Friend And I went to a tavern, would that count?

McDonald's, only to get a cup of tea.

We haven't dined there yet but later we plan to go to Bonefish Grill to celebrate.

We haven't dined there yet but later we plan to go to Bonefish Grill to celebrate.


It was delicious!  I even got a slice of free cheesecake for my birthday.  Yum!  :D

It was delicious!  I even got a slice of free cheesecake for my birthday.  Yum!  :D

That's the best part of a birthday, getting the free food. O0

Today I dined at Viva La Pasta, an Italian eatery in southwestern Simi Valley, near the Reagan Library.

Today, I went with my boss and coworker to an Italian eatery that is maybe a couple miles or so from my office. We enjoyed it.

This past Sunday, I went inside a Mexican restaurant, but did not dine inside it. Instead, I ordered takeout from the place, paid for it and waited for it to be ready so I could bring it home.

The other day I had the unavoidable situation of having to have a McDonald's breakfast.

Last Friday My Family And I went to a place called Monster Crab seafood & restaurant for my 49th Birthday.  :)

This past Sunday, I went inside a Mexican restaurant, but did not dine inside it. Instead, I ordered takeout from the place, paid for it and waited for it to be ready so I could bring it home.

I also went to this place recently; again I didn't dine indoors, but placed a takeout order to go.

We were in McDonald's the other day.

I last went to Pizza Hut yesterday......

I last went to Pizza Hut yesterday......

How was the pizza?

I dont like thier Pizza since they changed the sauce in 2019 so All I get is the salad bar.

I LOVE THIER MAC SALAD.... ALWAYS HAVE!!


However Howard They didnt change the bread stick sauce so SOMETIMES I have them make me a personal pepperoni with BREAD STICK SAUCE and its pretty good.......


Thanx for asking buddy!!

Today we ate at Lure, a seafood restaurant not too far from home. We sat outside and it was pleasant.

I ate at Wendys last night.........

20 Nuggets and a Large Coke

Been going out to eat a lot. We have lunch at the hospital. By the time we leave, no one wants to cook so we have gone out. Don't ask me what the names are. Not really familiar with the local restaurants around here. But the other day, we went to Costco and bought a whole bunch of already cooked meals. Just need to heat them up.


Cat

Im glad your still able to get out once in awhile Cat,I know this is a horrible time......

I hope all of our caring and praying pays off!!